American Buildings vs Generic Steel Packages: What Buyers Should Compare

When comparing American Buildings vs a generic steel building package, compare what each quote includes, how the building is engineered, and what the warranty actually covers, not just the price.

What to compare on any steel package

• **Engineering.** Is the building designed for your site's snow, wind and seismic loads, and are stamped drawings included for the permit?
• **Scope.** What is in the price: foundation, erection, insulation, doors, freight, permits? Compare quotes with the same scope.
• **Warranty.** Ask for the written terms, what they cover, how long, and what conditions apply. Some warranties require inspection or installation by certified builders.
• **Support.** Who answers questions when something does not fit in the field?
• **Who builds it.** Check the contractor's license, bonding and insurance.

What American Buildings publishes

American Buildings Company is a division of Nucor. It states that it was founded in 1947, designs and fabricates its buildings in the United States using steel made by Nucor, and works through a network of authorized design-build contractors. Its site says it does not outsource your project.

Why CC Steel uses it

CC Steel is an authorized American Buildings builder and builds exclusively with its systems. Buildings are engineered for local codes and loads. CC Steel offers ABC's standard warranty coverage and no additional warranty.

Buying a steel building is a structural purchase. Ask each supplier the same questions and compare the answers in writing. See commercial steel buildings or read about permits in Oregon.